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Rethinking Science Communication

September 18, 2025

Sophia Vona studies how the public perceives antimicrobial resistance — and what changing the narrative means for the future of research.

Restless Skies

September 16, 2025

Anish Aradhey explores how stars and galaxies evolve — and what they can teach us about the universe.

RUNC: Kamya Bates

September 10, 2025

Kamya Bates studies one of the coast’s most valuable resources: seagrass.

2025 Hettleman Prizes awarded to five exceptional early-career faculty

June 11, 2025

This year’s Hettleman Prize awardees are: Sarah Cohen, School of Medicine; Lindsey James, Eshelman School of Pharmacy; Marissa Hall, Gillings School of Global Public Health; Alex Zhukhovitskiy, College of Arts and Sciences; and Kathryn Leech, School of Education.

Rooted: George “Rick” Stouffer

June 4, 2025

George “Rick” Stouffer is the Ernest and Hazel Craige Distinguished Professor of Medicine, chief of cardiology, and co-director of the McAllister Heart Institute. He has been contributing to research at Carolina for 25 years.

UNC researchers help Marion family affected by rare mosquito disease

May 30, 2025

Five-year-old Granger Horney contracted the La Crosse Virus, a potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease, in July 2024. With blood samples from Granger, researchers at Carolina are working to create better diagnostics and a treatment for the little-known disease.

International conference on data coming to UNC-Chapel Hill

May 21, 2025

From June 10-13, the Dataverse Community Meeting will bring data experts from around the world to Carolina to share innovative technical ideas and create new partnerships.

Rooted: Sandra B. Greene

May 7, 2025

Sandra B. Greene is the Professor of the Practice in the Department of Health Policy and Management within the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. She has been contributing to research at Carolina for 45 years.

SOM researchers find popular weight loss drug vastly reduces heart attacks and strokes

April 8, 2025

A large clinical trial has shown that oral Semaglutide significantly reduces cardiovascular events in people with type 2 diabetes, pre-existing cardiovascular disease, and chronic kidney disease.

UNC chemists pioneer chemical process to repurpose rubber waste

April 8, 2025

Aleksandr Zhukhovitskiy and his team have introduced a new way to break down rubber waste that offers an innovative and sustainable alternative to traditional recycling methods that generate byproducts that are harmful for humans, animals, and the environment.